SD23A/0217

Demolition of side garage and building 2 new two storey dwelling houses on site, internal front garden alteration to existing vehicular access to public roadway to serve existing dwelling house. Forming new shared vehicular access to public roadway to serve the proposed 2 new dwelling houses, and all associated ancillary site works at 1 Watermeadow Drive, Old Bawn, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 NY7R

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to unacceptable car parking and access arrangements, insufficient technical detail regarding landscaping and drainage, and a procedural determination that the revised design constituted a material change requiring a new application.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed car parking options are unacceptable as they either facilitate parking in excess of development plan maximums or create a traffic hazard at a compromised corner location.
  • The application lacks sufficient technical information and specifications regarding landscaping, boundary treatments, green infrastructure connectivity, and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS).
  • The revised design and site layout submitted represent such a significant departure from the original proposal that they cannot be legally processed under the current application without compromising public consultation rights.

Cited Policies (CDP)

South Dublin County Development Plan 2022 - 2028All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020BRE Digest 365SDCC Householder Guide to SuDS

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the demolition of a side garage and the construction of two new two-storey dwellings at 1 Watermeadow Drive, Old Bawn, Tallaght. South Dublin County Council refused the application primarily because the car parking arrangements were deemed either excessive in scale or a traffic hazard at a sensitive road junction. Furthermore, the submission failed to provide adequate details on landscaping, green infrastructure, and sustainable drainage. Ultimately, the Plann...
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